Papermaking Process Testing

• Explain the purpose of monitoring the pH, consistency, temperature, fiber size distribution, freeness, and charge demand of stock and white water flows to and around paper and board machines • Describe common papermaking process tests including what they measure • Define “first pass retention” and identify problems that can result from low retention values • Explain how the results of these tests can be used to optimize or ensure machine runnability or sheet quality • List safety hazards and safety guidelines associated with sampling and testing stock and white water systems